Glucosamine
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Glucosamine is a amino acid — Amino derivative of glucose; therapeutic use against cartilage degeneration
What it does
Amino derivative of glucose; therapeutic use against cartilage degeneration
Where you'll see it
Dietary supplements
What the research says
FDA asked to cease GRAS evaluation due to changes in manufacturing. Most glucosamine apparently made in China.
Benefits
Therapeutic use has shown some benefit against cartilage degeneration.
Regulatory status
- Notes: FDA asked to cease GRAS evaluation
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the therapeutic use of oral glucosamine has been shown to have some benefit against cartilage degeneration